Pivot Cycles Switchblade Gen 3 Pro XT
Details
Do Everything, and Do It Better
The new Switchblade has a slacker head angle, steeper seat angle, increased reach and a longer wheelbase than its predecessor. Size-specific chainstays are tucked in and responsive but grow incrementally longer on larger frames. This translates to added stability at warp speeds while still maintaining the snap and pop that is ingrained in the Switchblade’s DNA.
From Trail to Park
The new Switchblade is light enough to pedal all day, but stout enough to run a Fox 38 without any worries. You can spin this rig up into the jagged high places, and it is burly enough, composed enough, planted enough and smooth enough to smash every line all the way back down, laughing the whole way.
Hail the Evolution!
The latest iteration of this legendary machine features an incredibly refined dw-Link suspension that stitches together the pedaling response and agility of the Trail 429 with the battle-hardened, EWS-proven, big terrain suspension and handling chops of the Firebird.
Pivot trail bikes pedal with near cross-country race efficiency for the longest, steepest climbs, but with the chops to carry you through technical trails that verge on black diamond. These bikes have you covered no matter what the trail dishes out.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
- Ultra-Light Hollow Core Carbon Frame.
- Size Specific Chainstays.
- Equipped with a 44mm offset 160mm-travel Fox 36 Grip2.
- Flip Chip for on-trail geometry customization.
- Featuring the easy to find UDH rear derailleur hanger for peace of mind when traveling.
- Hassle free full internal routing with Pivot cable port system.
- Compatible with both 29, 27.5+” and 27.5” rear/29” front (mullet) wheel sizes without compromise thanks to the Flip chip’s adjustable geometry feature.
- 142mm of supple-yet-efficient dw-link™ suspension travel featuring a vertically mounted trunnion metric air shock.
- Large Water Bottle Clearance on all sizes.
- Pivot Tool Dock system compatible with mounts under the top tube and integrated into the underside of the frame.
| Frame Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Setting | High / Low | High / Low | High / Low | High / Low | High / Low |
| Seat Tube Length (C-T) (cm) | 34.3 | 36.8 | 39.4 | 43.2 | 47 |
| Top Tube Length (cm) | 56.8 / 56.9 | 60.5 / 60.6 | 63.3 / 63.4 | 64.9 / 65 | 66.2 / 66.3 |
| Head Tube Length (cm) | 8.5 | 10 | 11.2 | 11.7 | 13 |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.7° / 65.2° | 65.7° / 65.2° | 65.7° / 65.2° | 65.7° / 65.2° | 65.7° / 65.2° |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5° / 76° | 76.5° / 76° | 76.5° / 76° | 76.5° / 76° | 76.5° / 76.5° |
| Chainstay Length (cm) | 42.9 / 43.1 | 42.9 / 43.1 | 42.9 / 43.1 | 43.1 / 43.2 | 43.5 / 43.6 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (cm) | 35 / 34.4 | 35 / 34.4 | 35 / 34.4 | 35 / 34.4 | 35 / 34.4 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (cm) | 2.3 / 2.9 | 2.3 / 2.9 | 2.3 / 2.9 | 2.3 / 2.9 | 2.3 / 2.9 |
| Standover (cm) | 65.6 / 65.1 | 67.2 / 66.7 | 69.4 / 69 | 70.6 / 70.1 | 70.7 / 70.2 |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 115.6 / 115.7 | 119.2 / 119/3 | 122.2 / 122.3 | 124 / 124.2 | 127 / 127.1 |
| Reach (cm) | 41.5 / 41 | 44.5 / 44 | 47 / 46.5 | 48.5 / 48 | 50.5 / 50 |
| Stack (cm) | 61.1 / 61.4 | 62.4 / 62.7 | 63.5 / 63.8 | 63.9 / 64.3 | 65.1 / 65.5 |
| Frame Size | Rider Height (cm) | Rider Height (in) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 150 - 163 | 4'11" - 5'4" |
| Small | 163 - 175 | 5'4" - 5'9" |
| Medium | 173 - 180 | 5'8" - 5'11" |
| Large | 178 - 188 | 5'10" - 6'2" |
| X-Large | 188 + | 6'2" + |
Specs
| Fork | Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm |
|---|---|
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 35mm(XS), 45mm(SM-XL) |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed |
| Frame | Switchblade |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" /Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston |
| Rotors |
Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) (MD-XL) |
| Wheels | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset | Race Face Æffect R 32t - 170mm(XS-MD), 175mm(LG-XL) |
| Seatpost | Fox Factory Transfer 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD), 200mm (LG-XL) |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed |
| Handlebars | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-LG), 800mm (XL) |
| Tape/Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano XT M8100 10-51t |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Neptune / Small | 196338115582 | 00SWBV629AXTA--BLNSMDRPCN | |
| Stealth Mojave / Small | 196338115681 | 00SWBV629AXTA--STMSMDRPCN | 210000079407 |
| Blue Neptune / Large | 196338115544 | 00SWBV629AXTA--BLNLGDRPCN | 210000079401 |
| Stealth Mojave / Large | 196338115643 | 00SWBV629AXTA--STMLGDRPCN | 210000079999 |
| Blue Neptune / X-Small | 196338115629 | 00SWBV629AXTA--BLNXSDRPCN | |
| Blue Neptune / X-Large | 196338115605 | 00SWBV629AXTA--BLNXLDRPCN | |
| Stealth Mojave / X-Small | 196338115728 | 00SWBV629AXTA--STMXSDRPCN | |
| Stealth Mojave / X-Large | 196338115704 | 00SWBV629AXTA--STMXLDRPCN | 210000079403 |
| Blue Neptune / Medium | 196338115568 | 00SWBV629AXTA--BLNMDDRPCN | 210000080006 |